Trusted, Certified Professional Midwife with over thirty years’ experience serving families in south-central Indiana

Woman lying down with pillows under knees, Mary Helen to her side along with a beagle dog.

Prenatal Care

Prenatal visits lasting an hour take place in your home over the course of your pregnancy, starting in the first trimester. Labwork, prenatal testing, and ultrasounds are available as needed from my medical back-up.

Mom with new baby on belly and Mary Helen working on baby belly button.

Birth

With a trained assistant or second midwife I attend your birth at home, caring for both you and your baby through the first postpartum hours. Care is customized within safe parameters to your preferences.

New baby in the middle with brother on one side and mom on the other.

Postpartum Care

I provide six weeks of postpartum care at home for both mother and baby. Physical recovery from birth, breastfeeding success, healthy newborn adaptation to life, and maternal mental health are the focal points of this phase.

A professional midwife providing gentle midwifery care throughout your pregnancy.

Giving birth is a very natural process. If you are interested in having a natural birth or water birth, we are here to help.